By: Piper Hutchinson Nov. 19, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center has appointed Dr. Robert Malone, a scientist and conspiracy theorist who gained fame by spreading vaccine misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as an adjunct professor.
Earlier this month, FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake hosted Take Back the Night – a free community event focused on raising awareness about domestic violence and offering support to survivors. Consisting of speakers, live music from local church groups, food trucks, and vendors, the evening welcomed families to unite in strength and healing.
Researchers at Tulane University, with a team of colleagues from eight other universities, have discovered a new nerve cell signaling mechanism that could transform our understanding of pain and lead to safer, more effective treatments.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced the application period for the second round of the H.E.R.O. Fund. Approximately $6 million will be distributed among recipients.
The H.E.R.O. Fund, which provides matching two-year grants to healthcare training and education programs, helps grow the healthcare workforce pipeline in Louisiana.
The application period will close on Jan. 16, 2026.
FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Urology welcomed nine new board-certified providers this month. The following providers join the group from Baton Rouge Urology and have a combined 181 years of experience:
Angelo Annaloro Jr., MD
Henry “Drew” Hollier, MD
Thomas “Tom” Wills, MD
Stephen “Randy” Vick, MD
James “Jimmy” Morris, MD, FACS
Mark P. Posner, MD, FACS
Michelle Genre, NP
Johanna De Silvia, PA
Alicia Vick, PA
